{"id":98951,"date":"2019-06-25T10:11:10","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T08:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=98951"},"modified":"2020-09-21T12:15:44","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T10:15:44","slug":"beaches-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Beaches in Barcelona &#8211; Discover Their Beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can find some great beaches in Barcelona, and they are even considered as the best in the autonomous community. And although the beaches can be extremely crowded in summer, which is inevitable as Barcelona is one of the busiest cities in Spain with many visitors all year round, one thing is sure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The beaches of Barcelona have many services, they are clean and can be easily reached from other areas of Barcelona. Today, this article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> will tell you more about the beaches on Barcelona&#8217;s coast.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/beach\" rel=\"nofollow\">Live close to one of Barcelona&#8217;s beaches!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-beaches-maresme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Beaches of El Maresme<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Discover_Barcelonas_beaches\" title=\"Discover Barcelona\u2019s beaches\">Discover Barcelona\u2019s beaches<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#San_Sebastia_beach\" title=\"San Sebasti\u00e0 beach\">San Sebasti\u00e0 beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Barceloneta_beach\" title=\"Barceloneta beach\">Barceloneta beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Somorrostro_beach\" title=\"Somorrostro beach\">Somorrostro beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Sant_Miquel_beach\" title=\"Sant Miquel beach\">Sant Miquel beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Nova_Icaria_beach\" title=\"Nova Ic\u00e0ria beach\">Nova Ic\u00e0ria beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Bogatell_beach\" title=\"Bogatell beach\">Bogatell beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Mar_Bella_beach\" title=\"Mar Bella beach\">Mar Bella beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Nova_Mar_Bella_beach\" title=\"Nova Mar Bella beach\">Nova Mar Bella beach<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/beaches-in-barcelona\/#Llevant_beach\" title=\"Llevant beach\">Llevant beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Barcelonas_beaches\"><\/span>Discover Barcelona\u2019s beaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"San_Sebastia_beach\"><\/span>San Sebasti\u00e0 beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">First of all there is <strong>San Sebasti\u00e0 Beach<\/strong>, the oldest beach in Barcelona. You will see that it is also one of the largest beaches on Barcelona&#8217;s coast, and it is home to a few important sports clubs in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together with Bogatell Beach, Sant Sebasti\u00e0 Beach is actually one of the most popular beaches, and especially adults love it. There is a separated area for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/nude-beaches-in-barcelona\/\"><strong>nudists<\/strong><\/a>, just like at Mar Bella Beach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104473\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104473\" class=\"wp-image-104473 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/barcelona-5290593_640.jpg\" alt=\"beaches in barcelona\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104473\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sant Sebasti\u00e0 Beach has a very convenient service, where volunteers help people with reduced mobility get onto the beach and into the water, by assisting them with the amphibious chair. And as a result everyone can enjoy the beach and the sea here!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Therefore, Sant Sebasti\u00e0 Beach is one of the most interesting locations for seniors, who are looking for tranquillity and good quality services.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Think of kiosks for refreshments or ice cream, the possibility to rent an umbrella, locker or lounger, exercising at well equipped sports areas, using the shower or public toilet, as well as the availability of parking areas, nearby public transport and many restaurants.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/summer-activities-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Activities in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barceloneta_beach\"><\/span>Barceloneta beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Next is <strong>Barceloneta Beach<\/strong>. This beach is nearest to the city centre, and it can be easily accessed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-public-transport\/\"><strong>public transport<\/strong><\/a>. Some bus lines almost drop you off with your feet right in the sand, making it the favourite beach for many tourists and young people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This beach has several sports and leisure facilities, such as volleyball courts, children&#8217;s play areas, a table tennis and fitness area and a <em>biblio-playa<\/em> or beach library. There are also lockers for your valuables, umbrellas, sun loungers and bicycles for rent, and you can use the public showers and toilets.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104474\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104474\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/ocean-4227255_640.jpg\" alt=\"beach with waves\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somorrostro_beach\"><\/span>Somorrostro beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our next beach is <strong>Somorrostro<\/strong> <strong>Beach<\/strong>. This beach has recently been renamed to pay tribute to the slums of Somorrostro, which were demolished for Franco&#8217;s visit to Barcelona in 1966, after having existed for over a hundred years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Somorrostro Beach is also centrally located and well connected by public transport. Many young people and people from abroad prefer this beach. It has a fitness area, volleyball courts, showers and public toilets.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104475\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104475\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/barcelona-247929_640.jpg\" alt=\"barceloneta promenade\" width=\"640\" height=\"382\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104475\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sant_Miquel_beach\"><\/span>Sant Miquel beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sant Miquel<\/strong> <strong>Beach<\/strong> is named after the Church of Sant Miquel del Port, and it is a very small, but vibrant and very popular beach. This beach also has a separated nudist area, showers, washbasins and lifeguard towers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-before fa-chevron-circle-right broken_link\" style=\"background-color: #850909; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" rel=\"nofollow\">Spending a few days in Barcelona?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelonas-chiringuitos-bars\/\">Enjoy the Outdoors with Barcelona\u2019s Chiringuitos and Bars<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nova_Icaria_beach\"><\/span>Nova Ic\u00e0ria beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The next beach is also frequently visited by both visitors and locals, and this is <strong>Nova Ic\u00e0ria<\/strong> <strong>Beach<\/strong>. Due to its location in front of Port Olympic, the beach has ample sports areas with volleyball fields, ping-pong tables and a games area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is also a service with volunteers here, to help people with disabilities or reduced mobility to get onto the beach and into the water.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104476\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104476\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/seascape-773227_640.jpg\" alt=\"pier barcelona\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bogatell_beach\"><\/span>Bogatell beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Both <strong>Bogatell<\/strong> <strong>Beach<\/strong> and Sant Sebasti\u00e0 Beach are favourite with adults and elderly people, as it has kiosks, showers and toilets, a sun lounger and umbrella rental service and sports areas.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mar_Bella_beach\"><\/span>Mar Bella beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mar Bella Beach is mostly visited by young people, as it has many sports facilities, such as a volleyball and basketball court and ping-pong tables.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mar Bella Beach has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/water-sports\/\"><strong>water sports<\/strong><\/a> centre from where many aquatic activities can be carried out. There is also a children&#8217;s play area, and during the summer months, books can be rented from the beach library.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nova_Mar_Bella_beach\"><\/span>Nova Mar Bella beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Nova Mar Bella<\/strong> <strong>Beach<\/strong> is a more quiet beach with younger visitors, many of them are female or locals.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_104477\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-104477\" class=\"size-full wp-image-104477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/dog-4686175_640.jpg\" alt=\"dog on beach\" width=\"640\" height=\"372\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-104477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Llevant_beach\"><\/span>Llevant beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The last beach to discuss is <strong>Llevant Beach<\/strong>. You will find this beach next to Nova Mar Bella Beach, and as it is a little further away from the city centre, this is one of the more relaxed beaches in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It also has a separate area in summer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/dog-beach-barcelona\/\"><strong>dog<\/strong><\/a> owners who want to visit the beach with their beloved pet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Which of these beaches is your favourite?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"98951\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate us!<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can find some great beaches in Barcelona, and they are even considered as the best in the autonomous community. 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